Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Mountains, Upland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Rose, Crimson
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Broken Bones, Burns, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Urine infections
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON barbatus
ANANAS
Common Name
Beardlip Penstemon, Scarlet Beardtongue
Pineapple
In Hindi
Beardlip Penstemon
अनानास
In German
Beardlip Penstemon
Ananas
In French
penstemon beardlip
Ananas
In Spanish
penstemon beardlip
Piña
In Greek
beardlip penstemon
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
penstemon beardlip
Abacaxi
In Polish
beardlip penstemon
Ananas
In Latin
Birdlip penstemon
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Lamiales
Bromeliales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Dicotyledonous, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple
Season and care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Beardlip Penstemon season is Spring and Summer and Pineapple season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Beardlip Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple Physical Information
Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Beardlip Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple are as follows:
Beardlip Penstemon flower color: Red, Rose and Crimson
Beardlip Penstemon leaf color: Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple
Care of Beardlip Penstemon and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Beardlip Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Beardlip Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.